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IWPR holds regular trainings for students and journalists from across Central Asia, with their materials published in Russian and national languages on the analytical platform CABAR.asia and in English for international readers on iwpr.net . Articles by IWPR reporters cover current events andsignificant trends that affect the lives of people in the whole Central Asian region.

The Prosecutor General’s Office of Uzbekistan opened a criminal case regarding the Sardoba dam collapse. (more…)

05.05.20
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Lockdown and financial problems cause jumpiness in families and lead to conflicts and violence.

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04.05.20
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In Kazakhstan, women’s organizations are raising alarm and calling on authorities to take action against abusers and aggressors.

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Three months after the global pandemic, COVID-19 has now been detected in the country. Experts emphasize that while the neighbouring countries have passed the critical phase of fighting the virus and are gradually beginning to ease the quarantine, the difficulties for Tajikistan are only ahead.
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01.05.20
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Tajik authorities still insist that there are no registered cases of coronavirus infection in the country. But the facts of mysterious deaths of dozens of people, transfer of bodies of deceased with strict precautionary measures, and quarantine of their relatives questions these allegations. (more…)

29.04.20
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After the collapse of the Soviet Union, they have not been solved for years. 

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Followers of this religious community liable for military service continue to go to jail.
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27.04.20
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The citizens of Central Asian republics quarantined for two weeks criticise their authorities for improper organisation, creation of conditions for mass COVID-19 infection and developing new diseases.

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24.04.20
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Russia has banned the entry of foreign citizens until May 1. The party impacted by this decisions are thousands of migrants from Central Asian countries, who lost their jobs at the beginning of the season. 
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23.04.20
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The beginning of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in Kyrgyzstan will be held in the state of emergency and self-isolation. In this regard, the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims (SAM) has amended the rules for its observance. (more…)